This Week

Book Orders

The last book order for the year was due back on the 14th.  A couple students have said they have forgotten their order so if they can bring them in tomorrow that would be fine.  We will place the order this weekend.  Scholastic Book Clubs is a great way to purchase books at discounted prices.  

If you'd like to order online head to:  http://www.scholastic.com/readingclub

                                            Mrs. Houle's Class Activation Code is: GLNJT

                                            Ms. Marsh's Class Activation Code is: MDK6H

Assessments

This week we spent a lot of time, like all the other grades at Simonds conducting assessments.  We spent a lot of time talking about the importance of checking their work and what that really means.  Our first graders have been hard workers all week.  They approached the tests with a great attitude and most truly enjoyed taking the tests.  They have a lot to be proud of!


JGB

In Junior Great Books this week we read "Rumplestiltskin."  We did a lot of inferring with this story.  We conducted little skits based on the story and made posters about what they could envision would be in Rumpelstiltskin's hut.

Math

In math we spent more time on place value and using our knowledge of place value to help us with comparing numbers and increasing mental math.  While on the ride to do errands ask your child to use mental math for some equations you give to them.  


This Weekend

 

On Saturday the PTO will be having their "Nearly New Used Clothing Sale."  With summer on it's way it might be a great opportunity to fill up your child's closet, at a low cost.  All items are $1.00.  Also, if you'd like to donate items they can be dropped off at school by tomorrow afternoon.  The PTO does so much for our school - by supporting this event and all PTO sponsored events you are supporting your child and all the children of Simonds.  Thank You!